--- title: "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-17" --- # Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for their "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS" project. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, aims to acquire up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, each batch consisting of 20 drones designed to carry a payload of 5kg or more. The procurement falls under the industry category "Unmanned combat aerial vehicles" and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers must ensure their systems meet the specified qualifications and entry criteria. The tender period will close on 14th October 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 15th November 2024, with drones needing to be produced and dispatched for testing within 4 weeks of the contract award. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in unmanned aerial systems, particularly those capable of rapid production and exportation. The Ministry of Defence is looking for vendors who can deliver and potentially support large-scale production should the initial testing prove successful. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nominal cost considerations and the suitability criteria allowing for their involvement. Companies with advanced drone technology and export capabilities are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract, fostering potential growth through future large-scale production contracts. ## Notice The Large First Person View Drone ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying a 5kg+ payload , which will be tested by the Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 500 drones per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 4 weeks of contract award. Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal. The Bidder is expected to factor in a nominal cost for packaging and exportation of goods to Latvia. Further details of exact location will be provided during the ITT process. Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13185b6-312b-476a-afce-ae672dc94c8c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13185b6-312b-476a-afce-ae672dc94c8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13185b6-312b-476a-afce-ae672dc94c8c 17th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/22613869019200D8F688 Large FPV UAS ITT Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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